Assistant Dean of Students for Student Support

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Interested in making a meaningful impact on the lives of students by helping them navigate challenges and achieve success throughout their college journey Looking for a leadership role where you can balance strategic planning relationship building crisis response and student support

If so the Dean of Students Office (DSO) with Iowa State University is seeking applicants for an Assistant Dean of Students for Student Support! This individual will provide leadership for the Office of Student Assistance Parent and Family Programs Off-Campus Student Support Program and the Sloss House operations. This position will be classified as an Assistant Dean of Students.

What Youll Do:

• Provide leadership and oversight for student assistance care/case management parent and family programming off-campus student support and other student support services.
• Manage complex student support cases and coordinate interventions for students experiencing academic personal behavioral or crisis-related challenges.
• Supervise mentor and evaluate professional staff and student employees.
• Lead student case review and support processes to promote student success and well-being.
• Coordinate responses to critical student situations and provide guidance on crisis intervention and case management practices.
• Collaborate with faculty staff administrators and campus partners to address student concerns and connect students with appropriate resources.
• Develop implement and assess programs services and initiatives that support student retention success and well-being.
• Establish goals priorities and operational plans aligned with departmental and institutional objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets resources and operational activities.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to enhance student support efforts.
• Oversee physical space of Sloss House.
• Provide consultation training and educational outreach related to student well-being care strategies and student support resources.
• Analyze data and assessment results to identify trends evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve on university committees task forces and leadership groups representing the Dean of Students Office.
• Interpret and apply policies procedures and best practices to support effective student case management well-being and success.
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts and support departmental and institutional priorities.

The ideal candidate is a trusted relationship builder with strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to student well-being. They will be comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on support while fostering partnerships that strengthen the student experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Student Affairs Higher Education Administration Counseling Psychology Social Work or a related field.
• Experience working in a higher education environment supporting student success well-being retention or student affairs initiatives; experience supporting non-residential off-campus or commuter student populations is a plus.
• Experience supervising mentoring and developing professional staff.
• Experience providing case management care coordination or crisis intervention; preferably in a college or university setting.
• Experience developing implementing and assessing programs services or initiatives that support student retention success and well-being.

About Dean of Students Office at Iowa State University:

The Dean of Students Offices primary goal is to empower every Cyclone to thrive at Iowa State University. Whether through our academic enrichment initiatives programs designed to help all students experience a sense of community and belonging or support resources we provide to help students navigate challenges that sometimes arise during their college journey we seek to help students experience success in every aspect of their college experience. We also serve as a resource and partner with other campus departments recognizing that students benefit from a collaborative network of resources. To learn more please visit DSO.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.